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Jack Nicklaus among golfing greats to hit ceremonial tee shots as 2026 Masters begins

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The Independent UK

A wild hook and a big leg kick as Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player and Tom Watson open the Masters

Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson got the Masters underway, hitting the ceremonial first tee shots on a postcard-perfect day at Augusta National

The Independent UK

Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player and Tom Watson get the 90th Masters under way

The trio have 11 green jackets between them.

The Independent UK

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The 2026 Masters Is Underway As Honorary Starters Hit Ceremonial Tee Shots

The 90th playing of the Masters Tournament has officially begun following Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player and Tom Watson's honorary opening tee shots

Golf Monthly

Masters Par 3 Contest Scores And Best Moments: Aaron Rai Wins, Tommy Fleetwood Makes Hole-In-One And Kevin Hart Caddies For Bryson DeChambeau

The latest edition of the much-loved Masters Par 3 Contest was as endearing as ever. Here are the details

Golf Monthly

Gary Player’s Run-In With Clifford Roberts, More Masters Notes

We’re less than 24 hours from the start of the 2026 Masters, and Gary Player recalled a fun memory from the 1960s. Plus, a few stats that could matter this week.

Sports Illustrated

Masters Par 3 Contest Tee Times 2026

Take a look at all of the groups and starting times for the 2026 Masters par 3 contest...

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The History of Masters Traditions: From Honorary Starters and Phones to Gnomes

You know the Champions Dinner and the skipping at 16. But did you know the city of Augusta used to have a Masters parade? Gary Van Sickle goes deep into what makes the Masters the Masters.

Sports Illustrated

The 17 Past Champions Not Playing In The 2026 Masters

In total, 17 former champions are not in the field for The Masters. Here are the details

Golf Monthly

Why Removing Trees On Golf Courses Isn't As Simple An Issue As Gary Player Would Have You Believe

Cutting down any tree usually meets with disapproval these days, but there are often good reasons for it on golf courses, with other areas of the course equally effective when it comes to carbon capture...

Golf Monthly

Tiger Woods Teases Masters Return, Jon Rahm Ranked Best Player In 2026 And John Daly's Viral 'Bellyflop' Into The Desert: This Week In Golf

The Majors are drawing ever closer and the tension is rising in pro golf - check out the biggest storylines in the game this week as three key tour events occur

Golf Monthly

What Would The Golfing History Books Look Like If The Players Was A Major?

We look at how the players, the stats and the record books would look if The Players Championship was actually the fifth Major

Golf Monthly

6 Of The Best Players Never To Win The Genesis Invitational

A number of world-class players have not won the Genesis Invitational, an event which began as the Los Angeles Open in 1926 - here are six of the best

Golf Monthly

'I Accept It With Sadness' - Gary Player On Augusta National Refusing Family Fourball

The three-time Masters champion has spoken of his sadness that he is not allowed a game at Augusta National with his grandsons

Golf Monthly

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Sports Illustrated

Rory McIlroy Has a Bold Suggestion for Golf’s Major Calendar

The Grand Slam winner said the PGA Championship should return to August and pushed back on recent talk about the Players becoming a fifth major.

Golf Monthly

'One Of The Great Tragedies That I Have Ever Seen In Golf' - Gary Player's Impassioned Plea To Stop Cutting Down Trees

The nine-time Major winner says jail time should be a punishment for cutting down trees on golf courses

Golf Monthly

How Far Would Peak Gary Player Hit The Ball With Modern Golf Equipment?

A hypothetical exercise to consider how far the great South African might have hit the ball in his prime if he had access to today’s golfing technologies

Golf Monthly

PNC Championship Field 2025: Which Teams Have Dropped Out And Who Has Replaced Them?

Three teams have dropped out since last year's PNC Championship, with three new pairings set to take their place for the fun, family event

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Golf Monthly

'I'm 68 And I Just Shot My Age. Here's How I Did It'

It's one of golf's most impressive achievements. One Golf Monthly reader tells us about his extra special round of 68

Sports Illustrated

With Amazon Prime and Nostalgia, the Skins Game is Ready for its Big Return

Tommy Fleetwood, Shane Lowry, Xander Schauffele and Keegan Bradley will compete in The Skins Game on Friday.

The Independent UK

Gary Player issues statement after saying Ryder Cup should be ‘scrapped’

Player previously stated that he ‘would like to see them abolish’ the Ryder Cup after the actions of members of the crowds at Bethpage Black this year

Golf Monthly

'Nothing Could Be Further From The Truth' - Gary Player Clarifies Ryder Cup Stance After Calling For The Event To Be 'Abolished'

The World Golf Hall of Famer has clarified his comments on the Ryder Cup, after Player recently claimed that the team event should be abolished

Sports Illustrated

Gary Player Shares Advice He Ignored From Arnold Palmer Early in His Career

Turning 90 on Nov. 1, the nine-time major winner feels he has the body of a 60-year-old.

Sports Illustrated

Gary Player 'Disgusted' by Ryder Cup, Criticizes PGA of America

Talking to the Palm Beach Post, the 89-year-old, nine-time major champion said, "the Ryder Cup to me is the worst event in the world."

Golf Monthly

'The Ryder Cup To Me Is The Worst Event In The World' - Gary Player 'Disgusted' By Bethpage Saga

Gary Player says he was "disgusted" with what happened at Bethpage Black, which contributed to the Ryder Cup turning into "the worst event in the world'

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